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DocShop 411 continues now with this update on the pill for men.

Researchers now say it’s not a question of “if” but likely “when” there is widespread commercial distribution of some form of a male birth control solution. They say it could come in the form of a daily pill, a patch, a gel applied to the skin, or even an injection or an implant.

What do you think? Is 2008 the year men will open their minds to this type of product? We sent a DocShop crew out asking that very question.

“Have you heard about male birth control?”

“No.”

“I think guys would be interested in the male birth control. The only two things would be the cost and if there’s any kind of health effects with it.”

“Yeah, I’d take it. Totally, if I wouldn’t have to put on one of those crazy things, of course.”

“Why not? If it came in a patch or a pill form, I don’t see why a guy would not take it.”

“I would like to think that guys would be more willing to also share the burden.”

“I don’t think I would wear it, personally. I wouldn’t wear a patch, you know, because people are going to be like, ‘Yo, what are you doing on the weekends? You know, you got a patch on you. They think, you know, you’re slutting it up or something.”

How quickly before these options hit the market? Researchers say it’s just a matter of funding.